merchant’s saloon

18
May
2023
Reviving History, Oakland’s Historic Smitty’s Cocktails is Rescued
Smitty’s Cocktails, one of Oakland’s oldest dive bars, has remained closed and abandoned since the COVID-19 shutdowns in March 2020. However, a pair of seasoned bar owners have come forward to rescue the bar, located at 3339 Grand Avenue. Future co-owner, Shari Murphy, spilled the beans to me a few

15
Jul
2015
The 7 Best Rock and Roll Bars of Oakland
We give you this list, the very best of the bars sporting the hardest rock and roll attitude and aesthetic in the 510.
Guest Post By Kit Friday